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determine the cut angle using mathematics, a scale crosssection drawing or trial-and-error test-cuts on a piece of scrap. The proper angle varies depending on the thickness of the drawer blank, the thickness of the desired botom and the width of the bandsaw blade's kerf. The method will not work with drawer shapes that reverse direction, Methods of Work (continued) as shown below. Cross section of drawer -j.A. Hi/tebeite/, S. Burlington, Vt. Bandsaw kerf Saw face from interior plug. D r Glue face in place for drawer bottom. OK IN A CUT ABOVE CONVENIENCE. wIth shIm. Not OK Interior profile should not reverse direction. Glue-up rack This inexpensive glue-up rack keeps edge-glued stock perfectly flat under the pressure of bar clamps. The rack is made from industrial framing channel which is available under several trade names (Super Strut and Kindorf are two) at electrical and plumbing-supply houses. You'll need two lengths of channel, four %loin. spring nuts (made especially for use with the channel) , two homemade hold-down boards and other hardware as shown in the sketch. To make the hold-down boards, glue two lx3s together with %-in. spacers between. Plane a slight curve on the bot- Workpiece tom '0 P''''u" will b, Mn along ,h,i, I,ngth. A Side section .. ,mblo th, rack as shown. To use, slide the spring-nut/threaded-rod assembly right up against the edge-glued workpiece. Tighten the wing nuts to apply downward pressure and flatten the workpiece. -lloyd Winters, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Jig indexing mechanism This indexing mechanism can be incorporated into a variety of woodworking jigs for the table saw, drill press, overarm router, and other machines where accurately spaced cuts, dadoes or holes are required. The idea was originally given to me by Herman Kundera, a knowledgeable woodworker from San Bruno, Calif. The mechanism consists of a spring catch mounted to the jig's fixed or base side and stops of finishing- nail heads set in the sliding side of the jig. The locations of the catch and the � a.. W Cf) I • � • ....J i '!u(on LUIi1:1iE=I CO. o � I � �. � a: • ....J � a.. o a.. • There's no better value than the AEG Powercut Artisan. Settings are easy and convenient. A special blade sight window you a clear view of the blade as it enters the cut. The shoe notch is on-line with the inside edge of the blade for sure alignment of the saw with the line of cut. The basemounted front control handle and interchangeable depth adjustment control knob and angle cuts. You get and one year of free maintenance. 7-1/4" PC 70 is $146.00, 8-1/4" PC today. In Conn., call collect 1-886-5426. 80 18 Quality tools for quality workmanship Box 565, Escoheag, RI 02821 MasterCard & Visa Accepted QUALITY TOOL SHOP you maximum control of straight this value plus a free carbide blade is $165.00. Call 1-800-243-8182 toll free and order TH CatalogE P.o. BRINK BOX 3035, BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A. 06605 & Write for 520 COCOBOLO • W. 22nd St. · Norfolk. BUBINGA • Virginia 23517· PURPLEHEART • (804) 625-7131 ROSEWOOD • COTTON TEAK . EBONY. MILLWORK . DRY KILN FACILITY . BASSWOOD . � 0 � :r: (") :IJ co • A c (") • :r: m :IJ -< • � r Z WENGE C -i • MFG.CO.